NEWS
'Delicate situation': Remains unearthed at Omahu Urupa
Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated says Kōiwi (skeletal remains) have been unearthed due to the recent flooding at Omahu Urupa. "A local hapū authority represent...
Police investigate death in Puketapu, near Napier
Police are investigating a death in Puketapu, near Napier, after a person was believed to have been caught in flood water. It is believed to be the fifth death...
'Breakthrough plans' to progressively reconnect urban Napier and parts of Hastings from Saturday
Breakthrough plans to progressively reconnect urban suburbs of Napier and parts of Hastings from Saturday are coming to fruition following intense collaborative...
Effort underway to help pet owners affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
A combined operation to coordinate animal rescue and emergency housing for pets in Hawke’s Bay is underway as the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on animals u...
Flooded Wairoa A&P Showgrounds results in Farming Expo being cancelled
The impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on Wairoa has been devastinging, resulting in the cancellation of the 2023 East Coast Farming Expo scheduled for next week. The...
Police investigate death in Waiohiki, near Napier
Police are investigating a death in Waiohiki, near Napier, after a person was believed to have been caught in flood water. This is believed to be the fou...
Preventing illness after flooding events
Te Whatu Ora in Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay is warning the community to keep away from floodwaters to prevent the spread of gastroenteritis. Public Healt...
Friday morning update: No new flooding, supermarkets open, water drinkable, all you need to know...
The facts early on Friday morning: No new flooding has occurred. There is no change in evacuation orders. The drinking water supply is not currently at risk...
Expressway now open between Napier and Hastings for essential travel
Emergency services and people with an essential need to travel now have a second link for travel between between Napier and Hastings. SH2 Napier-Hastings Expre...
Video: Hawke's Bay still 'very much in response mode,' says Hastings Mayor
Three days on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay is still very much in a response mode with many people unaccounted for, says Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurs...
Video: Twyford fruit grower recounts devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle
Jerf van Beek’s voice cracks with emotion as he surveys the devastation to his orchards and home caused by Cyclone Gabrielle earlier this week. Van Bee...
Video: National Party Candidate for Tukituki speaks about Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay App Contributing Editor Andrew Austin spoke to Catherine Wedd, National Party Candidate for Tukituki in Twyford today, about Cyclone Gabrielle and...
Video: Tukituki MP Anna Lorck speaks about Cyclone Gabrielle
Hawke's Bay App Contributing Editor Andrew Austin spoke to Anna Lorck, Labour MP for Tukituki in Twyford today about Cyclone Gabrielle and the impact it has h...
Video: Marae open doors as communities rally in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle devastation
Two Hawke’s Bay marae have opened their doors for those who need help and shelter as communities count the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle. Ngahiwi Tomoana,...
Roading Update - Waitangi Bridge in Clive open to emergency services, work continues on expressway
The safety of Waitangi Bridge on SH51 has now been assessed and the road between Napier and Hastings will now reopen for emergency services and workers critical...
Video: Working from the break of dawn to save the family home, and lose the orchard.
Local avocado orchard owner Scott Dallimore, and family, worked from the break of day Tuesday, to save their family home from the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle...
Power Update - 37,000+ homes without power, " please conserve power where possible"
Unison is asking reconnected customers in Hawke’s Bay to conserve power use as it continues restoration efforts. This is due to limited power supply comin...
Hawke’s Bay road closures in force for many routes as clean-up continues
A number of major Hawke’s Bay roads are still closed or have limited access as roading crews deal with slips and flooding.Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency...
'Tragic waste of water': Napier City Council warns residents
Napier City Council says people hosing and dumping silt into roads and polishing driveways should stop immediately as it is a "tragic waste of water".&nbs...
Te Whatu Ora health services update
Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Te Matau a Maui Hawke's Bay is urging people to avoid going to the Emergency Department unless seeking urgent medical care. Ele...
